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- Police arrested Choudwar jail superintendent Sujit Kumar Roul following allegations of record tampering and forgery.
- The former jailer accused Roul of forging her signature and altering duty registers to hide his unauthorized absence during the October 2025 escape of two murder accused.
- This arrest followed the rejection of Roul's anticipatory bail plea by the Orissa High Court.
- The investigation into the jailbreak aims to determine official accountability for the security failure.
What to watch next
- Follow-up judicial proceedings regarding the forgery charges against Sujit Kumar Roul.
- Additional disciplinary actions or inquiries regarding the security lapse at Choudwar Circle Jail.
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